Michael Fassbender, Bradley Cooper up for Lance Armstrong role

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Ridley Scott's 'The Counselor' gets November release Published Thursday, Jan 24 2013, 5:30am EST | By Emma Dibdin | (DIGITAL SPY)

Ridley Scott's The Counselor has a confirmed release date. 

The thriller, which stars Michael Fassbender as a struggling lawyer who becomes embroiled in the drug trade, will be released in the US on November 15.

Fassbender's character, known only as The Counselor, is brought into the cocaine trade by career criminal Reiner (Javier Bardem), while Brad Pitt's shady Westray helps him acquire $20 million worth of the drug. 

When things get out of hand, The Counselor ends up fighting for his life

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Will 'Twelve Years A Slave' Premiere At The Cannes Film Festival? FESTIVALS BY SERGIO (INDIE WIRE)

Of course, we're still quite a few months away before this year's Cannes Film Festival announces its selection of films that will screen, both in and out of competition. But both Tambay and I agree that this is a no-brainer.

Steve McQueen's Twelve Years a Slave for certain, will make its premiere at this year's festival. So how can we be so confident? Well there are several factors in its favor.

First of all, it's an independently made, much talked about and anticipated, high profile film with major stars, about a controversial subject matter made by an equally controversial major director. That's the kind of movie they live for at Cannes.

Second, as I just alluded to, it's got star power: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alfre Woodward, Ruth Negga, Quvenzhane Wallis and Dwight Henry among others. And there's nothing they love more at Cannes than to have movie stars walking up those famous red carpeted steps to the Grande Auditorium on The Palais, for the movie's premiere, with the world's paparazzi out in full force.

And it will be the second trip in a row for both Wallis and Henry, who were at Cannes last year for Beasts of the Southern Wild.


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Michael Fassbender and Jake Gyllenhaal in the running to play Lance Armstrong (entertainment.ie)

Last Saturday we reported the news that there would be a Lance Armstrong biopic coming our way, with Lost creator JJ Abrams at the helm. We then asked you which actor you thought would best portray the cyclist's fall from grace. With tongues already wagging in Hollywood, there's since been a bunch of names thrown into the mix and we couldn't agree more with the following two suggestions; Bradley Cooper and Michael Fassbender. Both have the chops to pull it off, both have the looks and athletic physique too. It's the folk at Ladbrokes who bring us this news, announcing a 3/1 odds for each actor.

When asked by the BBC about the possibility of bringing Armstrong's story to the big screen, Cooper (whose currently enjoying the lead up to the Oscars on the back of his performance in Silver Linings Playbook) expressed his interest by saying: "I think he's fascinating. What a fascinating character. I remember Matt Damon was going to do his autobiography at one point years ago. I remember thinking, that would be a great character, I'd love to play that character. I would love to do something, I think he's pretty fascinating."

READ MORE: http://entertainment.ie/cinema/news/Michael-Fassbender-and-Jake-Gyllenhaal-in-the-running-to-play-Lance-Armstrong/161039.htm

Tom Hiddleston Tops Sexiest Actor Poll By Brigid Brown | Posted on Friday, January 18th, 2013 (ANGLOPHENIA)

Tom Hiddleston is sexy and modest. A nice combo. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

More than 25,000 people cast their votes for the Total Film magazine’s annual “Sexiest Actor” poll which landed Anglo Fan Favorite 2012 Tom Hiddleston (Thor) at number one. Robert Pattinson, who won last year, came in at number two.

Total Film got a chance to interview Hiddleston and get his reaction to the win. First things first, Hiddleston asked the magazine, “I suppose my question is: Are you sure? If you are sure, then I am very flattered.”

It’s nice to know you can always count on English self deprecation. Yep, Tom, you are the winner!

With that settled he goes on to explain his surprise saying, “One of the great flaws we all share is that we think everyone else is cool,” said Hiddleston when learning about his win. “Everyone else is sexier, everyone else has all the answers. That was me too.”

Total Film suggested his playing sexy characters may up his sex appeal. Hiddleston defers credit to the hair and make-up department who does him up for the character Loki in Thor saying, “I just play the character: his intellect; his lone wolf independence; his mischief. Mischief is danger, I suppose; mischief is edge.”

Whatever it is, he’s got it.

READ MORE (and see who else made the top 10) : http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2013/01/tom-hiddleston-tops-sexiest-actor-poll/

Michael Fassbender Is Single Following Split From Nicole Behaire (E.)

BY REBECCA MERRIMAN ON JANUARY 15, 2013

Good news ladies, looks like Michael Fassbender is back on the market as his 'Shame' co-star girlfriend Nicole Behaire has confirmed the couple have split.

The stars reportedly got together while promoting the critically acclaimed film in early 2012, according to Fassbender who tried to woo Behaire's character in the sexual thriller.

Confirming the split, the pretty 27 year-old wrote on Twitter: "Yes, it's true. Fassbender and I are no longer dating."


READ MORE: http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/101352/Michael-Fassbender-Is-Single-Following-Split-From-Nicole-Behaire

ASSASSIN'S CREED STARRING MICHAEL FASSBENDER TAPS BRITISH PLAYWRIGHT TO PEN SCRIPT BY PIETRO FILIPPONI PUBLISHED: JANUARY 14, 2013 - 12:51PM (Daily Blam)

Ubisoft Motion Pictures, the film and television division of video game development company Ubisoft, have partnered with New Regency to develop an Assassin’s Creed film based on the worldwide hit game franchise.

In a recent press release announcing the partnership between the two production companies it was revealed that the development of Assassin's Creed had begun immediately with the project being fast tracked for a possible 2012 release. Ubisoft will maintain control of key elements of the movie’s creative direction.

Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class, Shame) is set to produce and star in the film, which centers on a bartender who is captured by a secret corporation and sent back in time to relive the memories of his ancestors -- all of them assassins -- and retrieve ancient artifacts.

READ MORE: http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2013/01/14/assassins-creed-starring-michael-fassbender-taps-british-playwright-to-pen-script

Michael Fassbender ‘splits from Shame co-star Nicole Beharie’ Sunday 13 Jan 2013 7:00 pm By Andrei Harmsworth (METRO)

Michael Fassbender is officially the Hollywood totty up for grabs after his girlfriend Nicole Beharie revealed they’ve thrown in the towel.

The pair began dating last year after taking their on-screen love affair in Shame off screen and were spotted at the Venice Film Festival loved up.

But their latest trip to Thailand didn’t end as well if Beharie’s Twitter is anything to go by.

The 28-year-old tweeted at the weekend: ‘After 3 weeks in Thailand, One week in the desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Finally heading back to LA…miss you guys.’

And then added: ‘Yes its true Fassbender and I are no longer dating.’

READ MORE; http://metro.co.uk/2013/01/13/michael-fassbender-splits-from-shame-co-star-nicole-beharie-3349898/

FILM HUNK MICHAEL FASSBENDER HEADS UP THE CAST (DAILY STAR)

13th January 2013 By Daily Star reporter

MOVIE hunk Michael Fassbender’s face will be hidden under a giant fibreglass head for every scene of his next film.

The Prometheus star, 35, will wear the disguise in Frank, inspired by the life of Frank Sidebottom – the alter-ego of Cheshire performer Chris Sievey who died from cancer in June 2010, aged 54.

Fassbender won an army of female fans with his naked scenes in sex addict flick Shame.

READ MORE: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/292662/Film-hunk-Michael-Fassbender-heads-up-the-cast/

First Pic of Michael Fassbender as Frank Sidebottom Prometheus star dons a giant head to play cult TV character. by Chris Tilly JANUARY 10, 2013 (IGN)

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson in Frank.

The film – entitled Frank – commenced principal photography in New Mexico this week, with Lenny Abrahamson directing from a script by Jon Ronson (The Men Who Stare at Goats) and Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).

According to Film4, the plot – which is a fictional story loosely inspired by comedy character Frank Sidebottom – is as follows...

A young wannabe musician Jon discovers he’s bitten off more than he can chew when he joins a band of eccentric pop musicians led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank and his terrifying sidekick Clara.


READ MORE: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/10/first-pic-of-michael-fassbender-as-frank-sidebottom

Michael Fassbender On Strombo: Full Interview

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JAMES MCAVOY AND MICHAEL FASSBENDER WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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You people are so talented that it amazes me.  I wish I'd had this two weeks about - but BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR>

Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender, and the delightful spanking scene from A Dangerous Method

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Maggie Gyllenhaal Joins Michael Fassbender In Music Comedy Frank published: 2012-12-30 19:19:47 Author: Sean O'Connell (CINEMA BLEND)

Neither Maggie Gyllenhaal nor Michael Fassbender are names that come to mind when casting for a comedy. So we’re already curious about the smaller-budgeted Frank before a sing;e frame of footage is shot.

The Film Stage posts the news – confirmed by the Albuquerque Business Journal – that Gyllenhaal has joined the still-developing ensemble for the musical comedy, which also stars Domhnall Gleeson (currently burning up the screen in Joe Wright’s Anna Karenina) and Scoot McNairy (currently burning up the screen in both Ben Affleck’s Argo and Andrew Dominik’s Killing Them Softly).

READ MORE: http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Maggie-Gyllenhaal-Joins-Michael-Fassbender-Music-Comedy-Frank-34836.html

Uncensored Really - 300 Sexy Secrets with Gerard Butler & Carrie Keagan uncensored

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And on vocals and Fender Telecaster... it's Fassbender! (INDEPENDENT)

They sounded like any band in a Dublin rehearsal room. But there was something quite extraordinary about the five-piece outfit heard running through their set in a city centre rehearsal space this week.

Their lead singer is Oscar-nominated actor Michael Fassbender – star of movie Shame – and his backing band included rising Irish movie talent Domhnall Gleeson and Carla Azar, Jack's White percussionist, on drums.

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However, this band were not rehearsing for a gig in Whelan's, but a starring role in director Lenny Abrahamson's new Irish movie Frank.

"Fingers crossed, my keyboards make it to the soundtrack and I don't get replaced in the mix. They might just be saying to me 'you sound great' before they get a real keyboard player in to replace me," Domhnall Gleeson told The Diary.

Co-star Michael Fassbender could be more confident about his vocals and guitar, having once fronted a heavy metal band in his hometown of Killarney as a teenager.

READ MORE:http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/and-on-vocals-and-fender-telecaster-its-fassbender-3326525.html

MICHAEL FASSBENDER REPORTEDLY SINGLE AGAIN (FAN SHARE)

For the past couple of months, it had been rumored that Michael Fassbender was quietly dating his ‘Shame’ co-star Nicole Beharie.  However, a new report surfaced from the Herald.ie that Fassbender was ‘single’ and mingling with a large group of friends in the VIP area at the Lillie’s Bordello in Ireland.


This could mean one of two things: either Fassbender is actually single again, or he is just ‘acting’ single.  Based on all the present facts, it really does seem like he’s single, especially as he hasn’t been seen with Beharie in a while now.  There have been no reports of the duo cosying up anywhere, and Fassbender is always a hot paparazzi target when he’s with a woman.

Read more: http://www.fansshare.com/news/michael-fassbender-reportedly-single-again/#ixzz2FYEvsohu

Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace on Charlie Rose

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MICHAEL FASSBENDER HAS NO ‘SHAME’ – THE DAILY SWOON (STAR CRUSH)

by Britt Hayes 2 days ago

Here’s what you need to know about Fassy: He’s Irish. He’s a fantastic actor. He looks incredible with or without clothes on. If you see ‘Shame,’ you could join the rest of us in calling him Fassboner. You’ll know why. (If you don’t, just ask Charlize Theron. She’ll gladly tell you all about it.)

Oh, and if you’re in or around the Austin, Texas area right now, Fassbender is currently shooting a film down there with Ryan Gosling (!!!).

We’ve collected the best of the best Michael Fassbender pics for your enjoyment, including a couple of him reclining in bed that should pretty much make your brain melt. You’re welcome.

READ MORE: http://starcrush.com/michael-fassbender-daily-swoon/